Vietnamese puff pastry pies

Shorter work week plus an exciting new blogging adventure? I’ll take it! Farrah and the ladies of Foodie Friday have graciously invited me to be a fellow co-host of their weekly link-up, and I’m ecstatic to be a part of it.

This week’s theme is “savory breakfast”, and I couldn’t help but think of my favorite childhood (okay, and adulthood) Vietnamese pastry.

This cute little puff pastry pie is called bánhpatê sô. Buttery, flaky puff pastry filled with a savory meat mixture (generally pork). Almost every time I visit family back home, we stop by Eden Center in Falls Church so that I can grab some for the trip back to Charlottesville.

There are times when my stomach grumbles for a sweet-tasting breakfast: French toast, crepes with Nutella, or a batch of blueberry banana pancakes. Other times? Scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, or this Vietnamese puff pastry pie. Easy to make and quick to re-heat, these are a nice breakfast (or snack) option that remind me of home.

But…butter

Yes, I realize that I’m about to share the recipe (which, by the way, is adapted from my wonderful Auntie P) for a not-so-healthy food item. Puff pastry is generally made with white flour and lots (I repeat: LOTS) of butter. I used chicken instead of pork, which increases the health value by a bit. However, the puff pastry is my favorite part; I want to spread the goodness to your kitchen while maintaining as much authenticity as possible. Either way, it’s about balance, right? For me, I can accept the fact that I love butter, dough, and sweets (or savory puff pastry pies) and not go overboard 24/7.

Those look so tasty! I have a date night tonight with my hubby! Oh and today I donate my hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths 🙂Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner recently posted…Thoughts On My Next Race

hellotofit

September 13, 2015 at 7:56 pm

Hope you had a wonderful date night! And, love your new hair 🙂

Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen

September 11, 2015 at 7:46 am

Oh these look delightful! I can’t lie, I like butter too. And pastries… and cookies… lol. But I totally agree its about balance and a little butter never hurt 😉 Pinning for later when I want to test my pastry making skills 🙂Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen recently posted…Coconut Cashew Hemp Bars [No Bake, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free]

hellotofit

September 13, 2015 at 7:54 pm

Hehehe I bet we’d have the most delicious pastry date!

lindsay

September 11, 2015 at 7:55 am

we are so on the same page here. childhood favorites! and i want yours stat! teach me your ways! YUM!

Heather@hungryforbalance

September 11, 2015 at 8:01 am

I have never tried to make a puff pastry before, but these give me a good reason to give it a try. They look delicious and the pictures are beautiful!Heather@hungryforbalance recently posted…Fridays are one of My Favorite Things

hellotofit

September 13, 2015 at 7:53 pm

Thanks, Heather! I bought the puff pastries in the frozen section, but they’re simple to assemble otherwise!

Yayy! We’re so happy to have you joining us! <3! I've never seen these before, but they look amazing! <3 They kinda remind me of these Chinese chicken pastry-lookin' things that you can get in Asian bakeries. I need to try making this once I have a kitchen in my life again! :OFarrah recently posted…Foodie Friday: Breakfast In A Cup

hellotofit

September 13, 2015 at 7:31 pm

Haha I think Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine blend together a little – I think lots of Viet dishes have Chinese influences!

Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club

September 12, 2015 at 8:40 pm

Puff pastry is like heaven isn’t it? I love how it flakes. This recipe remotely reminds me of empanadas or beef patties but with chicken. I think I might be trying this. 🙂Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club recently posted…The Deal With Meal Subscription Boxes

hellotofit

September 13, 2015 at 7:24 pm

Heaven. On. Earth. 🙂 Hope you enjoy if you get the chance to try!

Lou

September 12, 2015 at 11:53 pm

Omg. I want this right now. It looks so easy, but naah I am not good with everything in the kitchen lol. But this looks like something I can eat everyday!Lou recently posted…To The Guy I Stopped Waiting For

We are thrilled you are here!!!
(Please excuse the delay in commenting…Was away this weekend and did not have the patience to comment on blogs from my phone)
Those look super fantastic! I have to admit that I have never actually used pastry puffs! I need to get on that ASAP!
And yes to moderation! My FF recipe was a bit on the splurge side, but ya got to do it once in a while 🙂

I recently took my husband to the town I spent most of my growing up years in and I took him to my 2 favorite spots in town. A breakfast place and a creamery! Both were delightful and he loved them as much as I do!Esther recently posted…Foodie Friday: Savory Breakfast!

hellotofit

September 20, 2015 at 8:45 pm

Thanks so much, Esther! Haha commenting on blogs takes SO MUCH TIME. I’ve been there 🙂

Pragati // Simple Medicine

September 14, 2015 at 8:23 am

I bet this would be super yummy with a veggie or tofu filling. Puff pastry anything is my favorite! I have noticed in a lot of different cultures, savory is the norm for breakfast. I love it! It’s better than kickstarting the day with loads of sugar.Pragati // Simple Medicine recently posted…Vegan Vietnamese Noodle Salad, Bun Bo Xao

Just catching up to this, and it looks AHHHmazing! I can tell that I would absolutely love to make and eat these. Where do you stop in Eden Center to pick some up? I was just there this weekend and got some banh mi but haven’t seen these before. Thanks for the recipe, and hope you had a great weekend!Meghan recently posted…Deconstructed Summer Salad with Peaches

hellotofit

September 20, 2015 at 8:35 pm

Hi, Meg!!
I need to ask my Dad which place we go to…I’ll try and remember to tell you!